Some Michigan officials say there needs to be tighter control on charity-sponsored casino-style gambling, which includes the countless poker rooms that have popped up around West Michigan and throughout the state.

The gambling control board regulates Detroit's three licensed casinos, which undoubtedly have been affected by all of the charity games popping up, in addition to the tough economy. According to a Detroit News story, revenue at Detroit's casinos was down 5.8 percent in January.